March 9, 2016 Wednesday Weekly and Attachments

 March 9, 2016
Dear Families,
Attached to the Weekly are the following:
Annunciation School Announces New PreK 3 Program!
Annunciation School Lenten Collection
Drama Club Props Request
Prestige Catalog Sale (catalogs sent to youngest and only)
Lip Sync Thank You!
Stew Leonard’s Flyer
Midnight Run Thank You!
Crestwood Cares Flyer
Girl Scout Book Drive
Palm Sunday Bake Sale
CYO Track Flyer
St. Patrick’s Day/St. Joseph’s Day Celebrations Flyer
Ladies Guild Easter Basket Collection
Grade 8 Graduation Memo (hard copy)
Calendar Information
March 11th Students in Grades 3-8 Attend Stations of the Cross
March 16th Admissions Information Session 6:30PM Gym
March 18th High School Fair
March 23rd 10AM Easter Prayer Service/NO GYM Uniforms/Noon Dismissal/No Extended Day
March 24th Holy Thursday/No School/Easter Recess
Annunciation School on Twitter
We are excited to announce that we are now on Twitter! Follow us @AnnunciationCW or find us
at: https://twitter.com/AnnunciationCW
Re-registration
This is a reminder that ALL forms were due March 1st. ALL families MUST return forms. Thank you
to the 206 families who have sent in the paperwork. May we ask the remaining 130 families to please
send in your paperwork ASAP as it is now past due? Thank you.
Sixth and Seventh Grade High School Fair
Annunciation School will host its annual High School Fair on Friday, March 18th. Grade 7 will visit
the fair from 9:15-10:00AM and grade 6 will visit from 10:00-10:45 in our school gym. Parents
are encouraged to attend.
Ladies Guild Palm Sunday Bake Sale: Please marks your calendars and starts your mixers! The
Annunciation Ladies Guild will be hosting its annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale in the school gym
following the 5pm Mass on Saturday, March 19th and continuing throughout the morning of Sunday,
March 20th. We are in need of baked goods such as cakes, pies, cookies and cupcakes! Our best sellers
are the home cooked meals such as stromboli, chili, chicken pot pie and quiche. We will be selling
gluten-free and nut-free baked goods again this year. The class with the most donated baked goods,
wins a pizza party!
Congratulations CYO 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Boys
On Sunday, March 6th, at Iona Prep, the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade boys CYO basketball teams each
played in their respective Westchester-Putnam CYO Championship Games. The 5th grade boys won
1st place in the championship game for their division. Congratulations to the following members of
the team: Joseph Blaney, Christopher D'Abbraccio, Nicholas Delguidice, Brendan Drew, Tommy
Fitzmaurice, Sean Fogarty, Joseph Larson, Danny McCusker, Tommy Neglia, Brady Sharkey, Nolan
Sharkey, and Michael Trombetta. The 4th grade boys won 2nd place in the championship game for
their division. Congratulations to Jack Barros, John Blaney, Graydon Crabtree, Silvio Morovic, Ryan
Morris, Liam Nyland, John Pagliarulo, Rory Tobin, and Thomas Tortorello. The 6th grade boys won
2nd place in the championship for their division. Congratulations to James Flynn, Ryan
McGrath, Chris Milillo, Mike Mueller, Shane O'Brien, Marco Petit, Bryce Randolph, Jake Roque,
Patrick Tannian, and Thomas Wissner.
Family Mass
This Sunday, the 10AM Family Mass will involve 7th graders from Annunciation School and the
parish Religious Education Program. Any family that has a 7th grade student is invited to sit in a
special section in the front of the Church during the Mass. All 7th graders and their families are invited
to the Lower Church after Mass to enjoy coffee, juice and donuts.
God Bless!
Maureen Noonan
Principal
ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL
We have a new PreK-3 program!
Are you interested in having your child be part
of a caring, age-appropriate,
faith-based three year old program?
²  Three year olds will explore the world through play,
literature, and music and participate in special activities such
as gym, art, and technology.
²  The class will have a full-time teacher and teacher’s assistant.
²  The half-day program will follow Annunciation’s school
calendar and will run from 8:15AM – 11:30AM, every day.
²  Three year olds can also attend early morning care, available
from 7:15AM.
²  Tuition will be $4,500/year plus PreK student fees.
²  Children must be three years old by 12/31/16.
If you’d like to consider joining our school’s PreK-3 program, please email
Adele Sinnott at [email protected] or call the school at
914.337.8760. You may also attend our information session at 6:30PM in the
school gym on Wednesday, March 16, 2016.
school.annunciationcrestwood.com
Annunciation School Lenten Collection
The Jeanne Jugan Residence, Bronx, NY
(Administered by the Little Sisters of the Poor)
Needs Our Help
Please consider bringing in a donation from the following
list:
Body Lotion
Mouth Wash
Napkins
Body Wash
Balmex
Paper Cups
Kleenex
Paper Towels
Paper Plates (all sizes)
Our collection will end on March 18th
Thank you!
The Drama Club Needs Your Help!!
Do you have things in your basement, garage, or attic you don’t know what to
do with?
We might be able to use them for our production of King & I, Jr.
If you have any of the following items that you would be will to lend or donate to
the Drama Club please email:
Tara Zegers at [email protected]
Arrangements will then be made for collection.
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Small barrel
Wooden crates
Small chaise (loveseat size)
Decorative pillows (Asian style)
Gong with mallet
Buddha statue
Telescope (not modern looking)
Fans (Asian style)
Inkwell/pen
Bolts of fabric
Finger cymbals
A tom tom or small drum
Ratchet
Sword (authentic looking play/toy)
Wooden benches
Wooden stool
Angel wings
Blanket/bed spread (Asian style)
Bamboo poles
The event last Friday would not have been possible without the commitment of many
dedicated volunteers. Special thanks to all those who helped make the show a success.
Mrs. Noonan, Ms. McHale, Mrs. Sinnott and Father Grippo for making this show possible.
The custodial staff (John Vielandi and his team) for assisting with the set up and
break down of the seating, snack bar and the stage.
The Home School Association for their continued support.
The parent coordinators who volunteered their time not only to oversee registration for
their group, but also plan the costumes and choreography as well as schedule the practice
for their groups to meet. You all did an amazing job!
To our committee and all the volunteers…………..…
Jessica Iannelli, Christina Canale, Beth Dolis, Diane Matuzak, Mark Hogan,
Alecia Leung, Lisa Egan, Mary Calise, Denise Goldstein, Melissa Spero, Dawn Milillo,
Mary Potenza, Kim Breen and the Ladies Guild,
Peter Spero, Mike Potenza and the Men’s Club,
Karen & Gene McCrory, Lou Jankovic and all of our
Annunciation staff, family & friends who volunteered their time and showed
their support in one way or another.
And finally, our shining stars and cast…
The Amazingly Talented Annunciation Students!
Group Photos and DVD’s are still available
5x7 Group Photo in a frame & DVD of full show ~ $15.00 each
(form attached)
DVD/PHOTO ORDER FORM Here is your chance to remember your child’s memorable performance by ordering your own DVD and / or group Photo. Group photographs and DVDs will be delivered to your child’s class when we receive them. The price of the photographs and DVD is $15.00 each. Please make your check payable to Annunciation Home School Association and enclose it in an envelope marked Lip Sync DVD/PHOTO Order Form, Attention: Jessica Iannelli If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jessica at 299-­‐5802 Or email [email protected] Student Name Coordinator’s Last Name Song Name Class # Photo $15 each: Pre-­‐order DVD $15 each: Total: Grand Total: In case we have a question about your order, please provide your phone number and Email _____________________ I have enclosed a payment of for my order. Shopping at Stew Leonard’s for Easter?
You can purchase gift cards and earn money for our school!
As in past years, the Annunciation Home School Association is selling gift cards to Stew Leonard’s.
Stock up now for all of your Easter purchases! For each gift card you purchase, Annunciation
School receives up to 10% of the total we purchase as a group, and you get the full value of the gift card.
It really is as easy as that!
If you wish to order one or more gift cards, please complete the bottom portion of this flyer and return it
to school with a check payable to Annunciation Home School Association, in an envelope marked
“Stew Leonard’s Gift Cards.” All gift card orders MUST be returned by Wednesday,
March 16 th . The cards can be sent home in your child’s homework folder or will be available for
pick up at school on Friday, March 18 .
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Please call Suzie Marley at 914-337-0337 for gift cards, to arrange a delivery if you are unable to pick up your gift
cards, or if you have any questions.
If you shop at Stew’s, please consider buying gift cards. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and the
money really helps our school!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you would like to receive your gift cards via your child’s homework folder, please be
advised that Annunciation School and the H ome School Association will not be
responsible for any lost or misplaced cards. If you select this option, please sign the
acknowledgement below.
Name _________________________________________________ Phone ___________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________________
Child’s name _________________________________ Class ________ Check # _______________
----Stew Leonard’s Gift Cards: $100 minimum per card, up to $500 on a card----
Total amount: $___________ All on one card
OR
Number of $100 cards __________
__________________________________________________________________________________
____ Send gift card via folder. Signature ________________________________
____Will pick up gift card.
Midnight Run
THANKS YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Thank you to those that contributed to last weeks
offertory collection of tissue packs.
Your contribution matters!
It helps us in our mission to extend the love and support of our community to our
homeless friends that are living on the streets of Manhattan.
Please watch for additional information about the ways in which students can
continue their involvement in this very critical mission.
Many thanks again to our wonderful school and to Father Grippo, Mrs. Noonan and
the faculty and staff of Annunciation School for their commitment to this program.
On behalf of our homeless friends, we thank you for your support!
Any questions, please email Karen McCrory:
[email protected]
For anyone who needs community service hours, please contact Karen to discuss.
HELP US COLLECT BOOKS FOR OPEN DOOR MEDICAL CENTER & THE REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM REACH OUT AND READ IS A NATIONAL LITERACY PROGRAM, GEARED TO CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY. BROWNIE TROOP 2646 IS PARTNERING WITH OPEN DOOR MEDICAL CENTER IN OSSINING, NEW YORK TO PROMOTE EARLY LITERACY AND SCHOOL READINESS TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO VISIT THEIR MEDICAL CENTERS. What we need: Board Books * Picture Books
Bilingual English- Spanish Picture Books * New Soft
Baby Books
NEW OR GENTLY USED BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OLD
(NO ADULT BOOKS PLEASE)
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING BY DROPPING OFF IN THE
BOX AT ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL BY APRIL 30 TH
OR BY CONTACTING
TARA ZEGERS ([email protected])
OR
LIZMARY RODRIGUEZ ([email protected])
Volunteers Needed for the
LADIES’ GUILD Annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale
Saturday, March 19th
Sunday, March 20th
To help set up and wrap baked items from
11:00am – 5:00pm
To help sell after the 5:00pm Mass
To help sell items following the 7:30am
Mass until 1:30pm
Please drop off baked goods to the
Annunciation School Gym (St. Eleanora’s entrance)
on Saturday, March 19th between 11:00am and 3:00pm.
We will be selling Glutenfree and Nut-free baked
goods again!!!
We will showcase Easterthemed baked goods.
The class with the greatest
participation wins a pizza lunch!!!!
Remember to sign in after you drop
off your baked goods in the gym.
Any questions please call Robin Spillane at 787-8725 or Lisa Sohr at 787-8336.
Complete this form and return it to school in an envelope marked Palm Sunday Bake Sale by March 16th or email
your availability to [email protected] or [email protected]
Name______________________ Tel #_______________________
Email______________________
I would like to volunteer to help (Please check):
Saturday, March 19th:
Sunday, March 20th:
11:00 to 1:00pm
5:00 to 6:30pm
9:30 to 11:00am
1:00 to 3:00pm
11:00 to 12:30pm
3:00 to 5:00pm
12:30 to 2:00pm
You will receive an email to confirm what time you have been scheduled.
ANNUNCIATION
2016 SPRING TRACK AND FIELD
REGISTRATION
CHILDREN IN GRADES 1 – 8
$80 fee for one child/$150 per family
Checks payable to Annunciation Track,
(Includes all entry fees for spring meets)
Practices to be held on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 pm starting on March 30th
Practices will alternate between Annunciation School Yard and Iona Prep. Schedule TBD
FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT TERI FITZMAURICE AT
[email protected]
Name________________________________Grade_____DOB_______________
Address__________________________________Phone____________________
Mother’s Name ___________________Cell Phone___________________________
Father’s Name ___________________Cell Phone____________________________
*E-mail Address _____________________________________________________
Allergies/Medical Problems______________________________________________
*All correspondence will be via e-mail*
Please return to school in an envelope marked “TERI FITZMAURICE - TRACK”
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration
Saturday, March 12, 2016
4:30PM Concert in the Annunciation Church
Music with Maura Molloy
5:00PM Mass at the Annunciation Church
6:00PM Refreshments in the Annunciation Gym
Raffle, Irish Dancers, and Music
All Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parishioners are
invited for a great evening!
Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish
All Parishioners are invited to come to:
St. Joseph’s Table
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Fr. Grippo will celebrate a Mass in Italian at 5:00 p.m. at
Our Lady of Fatima Church
followed by a simple Lenten supper of homemade
soup and bread at 6:00 p.m. in Michael Breen Parish Hall
(This will be the only St. Joseph’s Day Celebration for the Parish. Also please
note new mass time.)
“Free will” offerings at supper will benefit the Food Pantry run by The Franciscan
Sisters of the Renewal, which serves our needy neighbors in the Bronx.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Please fill out and return the tear off below, if you are
interested in attending and/or if you would like to make one of your tried-andtrue soup recipes to bring, by Wednesday, March 9th.
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Name_________________________________________________________________________________________
# of people/family attending_______________________________________________________________
Type of Soup I will bring___________________________________________________________________
Phone #_______________________________________________________________________________________
You may return this slip to the specially marked box at the back of
either church or call Marion Whiting at 914-725-1447. Many thanks.
will be collecting candy, plastic eggs, stuffing, ribbon for our annual donation of Easter baskets for needy children this week. Candy can be sent in with your children through school or dropped off at the rectory. Collection boxes will be placed outside Mrs. Sinott’s office and in the rectory. We are also in need of volunteers to help make baskets on March 16th at 7:30 in the Parish Room. As always, your generosity is greatly appreciated. We wish you all a blessed Easter. Thank you!